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Andrew N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
20 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Andrew did a great job taking care of our two pets for the weekend. He communicates well and is always our go to for when we need someone to care for them.

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Emilia G.
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Katelyn P.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Katelyn was so great with our 2 cats over the Thanksgiving holiday especially since we were first timers with Rover. She made the process so easy and sent us updates and videos everyday. Katelyn comes highly recommended.

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Melissa J.
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Alex N.
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$70
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4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Great experience with Alex! Communicative and flexible when booking, thoughtful and accommodating to my pup’s needs, and her warm and caring spirit quickly put both my anxious dog and I at ease ☺️

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Shailyn S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
10 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Shailyn stayed at our home for 4 nights and took great care of the house and our beloved Lucky!! Neighbors said Lucky looked very happy on his walks while we were gone. Very thankful for her giving Lucky lots of love while we were gone!

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Alisa A.
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$88
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
17 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Alisa watched our mini dachshund this weekend and did a FABULOUS job! She was very responsive, sent us many photos of our dog and left our home spotless! We would highly recommend her!

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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

Samantha went above and beyond for our giant Newfie. She was very communicative and sent photos and offered to stay a bit longer with him the day we were flying back home. She administered medication and made sure he ate at the right times. He’s also a big mess (slobber and shedding) and I was shocked when I walked in - it was obvious she cleaned up after him which I was not expecting. She was truly amazing :)

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Katherine B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60202

Katherine was the absolute best! I felt so comfortable leaving my fur babies with her and she did an amazing job keeping me updated with photos and notes. I’ll use her again for sure!

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Jason A.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Winnetka, IL, 60093

Jason was great - he was kind enough to meet our dogs before his stay and took care of them while we were gone for a few days. Our home was spotless upon our return. Thanks, Jason!

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Rosy K.
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$125
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
30 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Glenview, IL, 60025

The most wonderful, on-it, loving, in-home pet sitting care we could ever dream of. We went away for a week with zero worry because we knew Rosy and Josh were taking care of our dog and two cats with the same attention and delight as we would. Our highest recommendations.

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Rebeca A.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

I was terrified about finding someone to watch my little Velcro baby. But Rebeca put me at ease. Her communication with me and love she gave my baby is beyond what I could have expected. I am so happy to have book with Rebeca and next time I am in Chicagoland I will definitely book with her again! Thank you Rebeca!!!

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Madeline I.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
8 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

Madeline was fantastic! Our dog was immediately smitten with her. Not only was Madeline attentive to all of the instructions I shared with her, but she was also flexible when it came to scheduling, since we didn’t know how long we’d be gone for. I’d highly recommend Madeline as a responsible, dependable, and caring sitter for your pets!

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Morgan S.
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Donna C.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
587 reviews
139 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

Donna and Stephen are outstanding! Our 50 pound Aussie rescue can be anxious and they took the best care of him. We truly appreciated that they were so kind and understanding in taking care of him. Upon meeting Donna and Stephen, our dog took to an immediate liking which is always a good sign. Donna and Stephen sent us pictures and updates and it was so nice to be away and be relaxed without any concerns. They left our house better than when we left it and we look forward to hiring them in the future!

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Addison A.
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$55
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5 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

About: I’ve been living with and taking care of dogs since I could walk! In recent years, I have pet-sat for friends and family, and my family just got a new golden retriever puppy, in which I have been very involved with her training and care. I am quite open consistently this summer to take care of your pets! I spend my days working part-time and studying, leaving me with lots of time for drop-ins or house sitting. I am very attentive to pets, always looking out for signs of what they need or if they want to play. I love to give pets the enrichment they need to feel happy and loved!

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Ella V.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
291 reviews
121 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Winnetka, IL, 60093

Ella took the very best care of our dog while we were away. We feel so lucky to have her in our lives to care for our dog when we aren’t home.

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Nicholas W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lincolnwood, IL, 60712

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Darla W.
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$150
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
61 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Evanston, IL, 60201

Darla is very prompt! She sends me pictures of my dogs. When I returned from my trip, my dogs were happy and obviously well taken care of this weekend. I highly recommend her.

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Brennan Q.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
glenview, IL, 60025

Jiyai is amazing !! So thoughtful and lovely with my cats. I have always been hesitant to leave my furbabies with anyone but Jiyai is so kind and warm. My cats loved spending time with her and I would highly suggest utilizing Jiyai’s care for your furbabies. Jiyai was always on time, sent me pictures, and updated me twice a day while I was on my trip. Thank you Jiyai for the love and support you extended.

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Sidney P.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Winnetka, IL, 60093

Sidney and Ella did a great job taking care of our dogs over a long weekend. We came back to two healthy and happy dogs.

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Jewel D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
27 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Skokie, IL, 60076

Jewel was a perfect pick for our dogs! She was very considerate and did a wonderful job caring for them during our vacation and we wouldn't hesitate to book her again!!!

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Madeleine B.
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$25
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10 years of experience
Wilmette, IL, 60091

About: I’ve taken care of my neighbors pets and my own for about 11 years now! I have worked with all type of dogs. From those who need meds to those who just need to hang out! I’m very flexible! From July 20th to August 7th I’ll be working a day camp from 9-3 but I am an early riser! The rest of the summer, and the weekends, I am completely free and at your disposal! At home I walk my dog, feed him, administer meds if need be and play with him! I’ve done the same for the other pets I’ve babysat for!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Kenilworth is $50

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rosy and Josh are great house sitters! They do a wonderful job watching Izzy. We get tons of communication and pictures while we are away and always come back to a happy dog and a clean house. Thanks!

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Steven V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shailyn graciously agreed to come sit with our anxious dog on short notice which we greatly appreciated. She offered to come over early to have more time to meet with Zoey before our scheduled departure time. Shailyn has a wonderful calm and peaceful energy and it was clear that Zoey was happy in her company. We would absolutely have Shailyn back to care for our dog.

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Sheila B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Becca was fantastic! Our dogs couldn’t stop raving about her when we got back. She was a great communicator, knew how to adapt to our dogs different styles, and was a pleasure to have in our home.

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Peter K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sidney and Ella did a great job taking care of our dogs over a long weekend. We came back to two healthy and happy dogs.

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Rory B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time with Alex and it was a wonderful experience. She housesit for our Doodle and she was super responsive, provided great updates and pics and left our place in great shape! Tess was more than well looked after and had a great time with Alex. Would highly recommend!

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Jim V.
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Sophia was great! She took great care of my very anxious dog, and I felt so much better knowing Sophia was there with her.

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Rachael P.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was absolutely wonderful. Attentive to our care instructions, diligent in giving us regular reports, and sending photos of our puppy. We would strongly recommend Ella to anyone with a pet who they love.

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Keith G.
House Sitting
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First time using River and Donna. Was a great experience. Very grateful to have found such a loving and competent dog sitter.

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Marla B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tasha is our absolute favorite! She is reliable, intelligent, considerate, conscientious, and the glowing review goes on and on! I have been a fur momma for 20 years, and I can without a say she’s one of the best! I can enjoy my time away knowing that my animals are safe and sound AND loved on 😊Our cats Frankie and Maple adore Tasha, and so do their parents! 😊🙃👌🏼

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Trista S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa was awesome! Very helpful and responsive. Cards a lot about our pets and took excellent care of them.

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William R.
House Sitting
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Katie and her fiancé were great! They were self sufficient and very good about sending updates. We have a reactive dog and it was such a relief to know she was doted on and cared for. I would highly recommend Katie!

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Jenny S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shepherd took great care of our anxious dog Zoey while we were out. She was happy and calm when we came back and it was clear that they were friends. We would definitely have Shepherd back to stay with Zoey.

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Sheila B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jonah was great with our dog! Sent lots of photos and left our apartment in great shape. We'll definitely ask him to watch our dog again.

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Kat S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline was fantastic! Our dog was immediately smitten with her. Not only was Madeline attentive to all of the instructions I shared with her, but she was also flexible when it came to scheduling, since we didn’t know how long we’d be gone for. I’d highly recommend Madeline as a responsible, dependable, and caring sitter for your pets!

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Morgan S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Took wonderful care of our dog and cat. Very respectful, clean, responsive and timely. No complaints or concerns

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Hugh S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie was excellent and we are so appreciative that we were able to leave our girl Agnes in such good hands. We got lots of great updates throughout her stay which was super reassuring. Thank you Maddie!!!

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Elana V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Riley was great taking care of our senior dog, Gus. He's not the easiest dog to care for -- needing to be carried up and down steps -- but Riley was up to the task.

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Evan J.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalie took great care of our dog while we were out of town and gave us frequent updates. Would definitely book her again and recommend her to anyone else.

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Dominic G.
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I had a great experience hiring Carolyn as a pet sitter! She was friendly, timely, and communicative. I left some instructions for feeding, walks, sleeping, etc. and everything looked great when I got home!

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Lexi B.
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Bela was great! Our dog Sookie instantly felt comfortable with her. She offered to come by for a meet and greet prior to our out-of-town booking, was extremely communicative (with lots of photos) while we were away, and left our home in great condition. Highly recommend!

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Wes S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Kenilworth on Rover is $94.35 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 7,738 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Kenilworth. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Kenilworth walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Kenilworth maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Kenilworth choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Kenilworth. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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